Alisonic Sibylla
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- CVSS v4 9.3
- ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/Low attack complexity
- Vendor: Alisonic
- Equipment: Sibylla
- Vulnerability: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
2. RISK EVALUATION
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in an attacker obtaining device information from the database, dumping credentials, or potentially gaining administrator access.
3. TECHNICAL DETAILS
3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS
The following versions of Sibylla, an automated tank gauge, are affected:
- Sibylla: All Versions
3.2 Vulnerability Overview
3.2.1 IMPROPER NEUTRALIZATION OF SPECIAL ELEMENTS USED IN AN SQL COMMAND ('SQL INJECTION') CWE-89
Alisonic Sibylla devices are vulnerable to SQL injection attacks, which could allow complete access to the database.
CVE-2024-8630 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 9.4 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L).
A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2024-8630. A base score of 9.3 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N).
3.3 BACKGROUND
- CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Transportation Systems
- COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
- COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: United States
3.4 RESEARCHER
Pedro Umbelino of Bitsight reported this vulnerability to CISA.
4. MITIGATIONS
Alisonic did not respond to CISA's attempts at coordination. Users of Alisonic Sibylla are encouraged to contact Alisonic (Telephone: +39 0362 1547580, Email: info@alisonic.it) and keep their systems up to date.
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability, such as:
- Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
- Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
- When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time.
5. UPDATE HISTORY
- September 24, 2024: Initial Publication
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